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Chief Information Officer

The Company
Launch is working with one of Australia’s most impressive, long-lasting, and fastest-growing Not for Profit organisations. They are committed to providing quality employment, training, occupational rehabilitation, and allied health services to disadvantaged members of the community through a range of programs.

The Role
The Chief Information Officer's role is to provide vision and leadership for the technological direction of the organisation and for developing and implementing information technology initiatives. The CIO directs the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems in support of business operations to improve cost-effectiveness, service quality, and business development.
You will be responsible for all aspects of the organization's information technology and systems including information and data integrity and technology functions including;

• Ensure a stable and secure platform for the ongoing provision of services that enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the information technology, data, and communications systems with a focus on utilisation of digital tools to enhance the customer experience.
• Build, lead and motivate a highly professional, customer-oriented, innovative, and future-focussed IT function.
• Support growth by converting traditional analogue processes to digital processes, including promotion of mobile applications, social media and related applications.
• Align systems, structures and processes with business objectives and strategies in line with industry best practice.
• Provide leadership and governance of the Digital IT Strategy and Data Strategy and architecture, ensuring alignment with government standards and the organisations strategic direction.

About You
As this is a CIO role overseeing a traditional operational and product-driven development team, you will need experience across agile development concepts and best practices to be successful in this role.

Experience across the following is also highly desirable.

• Strong business acumen including the ability to effectively anticipate and plan for the future IT-related needs of the business.
• Proven ability to lead a true digital transformation.
• Experience of big data tools and their use in creating insight.
• Ability to advise, influence, and consult across the organisation on IT services and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to source and implement innovative solutions and deliver continuous improvement.
• Excellent people management skills including the ability to motivate, develop and mentor direct reports and develop a high performing team.

How To Apply
If you tick most, if not all, of the above boxes and have a passion for IT, a curious mind, and genuinely want to deliver real benefits to some of the most disadvantaged in our society then please apply here or send your CV directly to john.riordan@launchgrp.com.au for more information.

Launch Recruitment
Launch Recruitment is a candidate-focused, IT recruitment company that listens, cares, and is driven to make a long-term positive impact on your career and life. Our deep knowledge of the Australian IT landscape and our long-term relationships with strong and innovative companies mean your goals and abilities can be perfectly aligned to the best positions sought out, just for you.